Sometimes the fabric tells you what it wants to be as soon as you see it. This fun DBP totally wanted to be a short sleeve mock neck tee, and while cutting, it wanted to pair with some black rib knit. I embraced it all for a refreshingly simple project.
About the Fabrics
Main: 1 yard Grey and Black Be Nice, Be Cool Whimsical Print Double Brushed Poly Knit from Cali Fabrics
- Fabric Content: Poly/Spandex
- Fabric Width: 60″
- Weight: Light Midweight
- Stretch: 2-way 100%
Sleeves: Black Ruffle, Rib Knit from Boho Fabrics
- Contents: 83% Polyester, 14% Rayon, 3% Spandex
- Weight: 12 oz
- Horizontal Stretch: 75%
- Vertical Stretch: 50%
Some leftover rib knit from a Dandelion turtleneck. This isn’t my favorite rib knit. It’s not as stretchy as you’d expect, and it stains, which is weird for rib knit—at least in my head, it seems weird. Yep, every time I take this shirt off at the end of the day, my shoulders are noticeably purple-looking. So do NOT layer this rib knit under anything light colored unless you want to stain up the inside.
About the Pattern
Free Pattern: Millicent Joy Dandelion Tee
Having made several versions of this already, all I had to do was dust off my turtleneck version and cut the sleeves shorter. Super quick and easy!
What I Did Differently
- Memory folded the sleeve hems. Love a good memory fold.
- I picked my own sleeve length midway between short sleeve and half sleeve.
Notes for Next Time
- I think I want to shave an inch or two off the length of the bodice.
Project Settings
Sewing Machine vs. Serger
| Sewing Machine | Serger |
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Sewing Machine Settings
| Presser Foot | Stitch# | Stitch Width | Stitch Length | Needle | Top Thread Tension | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| standard zig-zag (A) | 5 | 1.0 | 4 | blue tip | 4 | seams |
| overedge (C) | 6 | 5.5 | 3 | blue tip | 4 | edge finish |
Serger Settings
| Stitch Name | 4-thread overlock |
|---|---|
| Needles | R, L |
| Finger | B |
| Threads | 4 |
| Tension Left Needle | 4 |
| Tension Right Needle | 4 |
| Tension Upper Looper | 4 |
| Tension Lower Looper | 4 |
| Cut Width | 6 |
| Stitch Length | 2.5 |
| Differential | 1.0 |
| Application | seams |
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